scottie3158
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Doug that is looking the nuts mate.
Thank you Andreas. This was my first attempt with a wash. It was done over a gloss varnish. I find the whole wash thing really complicated. (Only my first year with the hobby and only my fourth kit). Take age into account and I hit overload with all there is on YouTube and online.Hi Doug,
I can't really tell the difference in the pictures. But of course I've worked with washes like this often enough that I understand what you mean.
Personally, I wouldn't use acrylic washes for such effects as they are far too difficult to control. I would always either use a glossy varnish layer to seal and work on top with enamel washes - or on a matt or semi-matt surface with oil washes. Both have the advantage that you can simply remove the effect if you don't like something. This is very difficult with acrylic washes.
Thanks Paul. TBH starting, scared the out of me. Thinking about all the ways it could go wrong. As it happened, one of the effects I was after occurred. Making it look dirtier!! However, enhancing the rivet lines and such didn't quite work out how I was imagining!!!Doug that is looking the nuts mate.
Cheers Rick. Certainly won't be rushing. Mrs W has seen the weather forecast and gardening has suddenly become a priority.It is hard to tell from photos but it looks just fine to me. Remember though that your weathering should be applied just like the real thing, in layers and over time. Try not to rush and if it looks just about right it probably is; with experience and practice you’ll get to know when enough is enough.
I agree with your sentiment over focussing a little more on bigger gaps and join lines. In my opinion, too many modellers overdo the more subtle panel lines, especially in smaller scale aircraft, than is realistic, I tend to focus on moving parts like flying controls or access doors rather than panel lines.
Get some oil streaks, comp wash staining and exhaust soot and she’ll look even better - but be subtle!
Being in the Guards, we came into contact with the Royals a lot, and being tasked with providing escort along with the royal security we would be taken on a 'shoot' with them to the country estate of whoever was providing the drinks.... The amount of times we had to politely remove a Holland & Holland from the younger royals before one lost ones future King were numerous.During my service career I 'bumped' into him on many occasion. Not one 'bump' did him any favours as far as respect goes. Even SWMBO thinks he's a sleaze ball, her words after a visit to the local VHS shop on Fraggle. He was perusing the under the counter bottom shelf Vids!!!
Same squadron, 706, he came into the crew room asking for a back seater to sit on the radar during a check test flight he was to fly. Amazing how quick. crew room can clear!!!! We all have doctors, dental simulator checks to attend.
I never worked on Sea Kings. But a Wessex rotor head if we did a head grease properly, some 56 grease nipples and many - many Kg of XG284. Made my day when a pneumatic grease gun came into common use!! Hated a head grease!!!We applied PX-24 on the landing gears and bay, around the tail fold break; not much if I recall on SK’s. Post wash lube on a Nimrod was different thought, tons of the stuff. One over enthusiastic liney over did it so much the aircraft tug tyres wheel spun and couldn’t tow the jet off the wash pan.
The most important part of the lube on a SK for us was the rotor heads and being sure to wipe off all excess grease, other wise as soon as the rotors are engaged the cab is filthy again.
For exhaust staining I use Tamiya smoke thinned 50/50 and slowly built up.
Thanks Jakko for taking the time to explain. I read people using the pair and in which order but not why. Appreciate your explanation buddy.Micro Set is essentially a glue, intended to make decals stick better. Sol makes them softer so they conform to the surface better, which logically means the glue on the decal (whether the one it came with or the Micro Set) has more area to grip and so should stick the decal down more firmly.
According to the manufacturer, either use Set under and over the decal (no Sol), and then possibly use Sol over it only.Thanks Jakko for taking the time to explain. I read people using the pair and in which order but not why. Appreciate your explanation buddy.
Same here Doug. The model is looking very nice so far mate.According to the manufacturer, either use Set under and over the decal (no Sol), and then possibly use Sol over it only.
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That said, what I normally do is Set under the decal and Sol over it, without a second coat of Set over the decal first. And, if necessary, more Sol if the decal doesn’t want to conform well enough to the surface yet.
Haha, thank you Neil but I am 'a beginner'! This is only my fourth kit since I was 20(ish). I'm 72 now now. I'm ok at the moment as I'm sticking to my comfort zone by keeping to models I have knowledge of and that has really helped. I'm really looking forward to the Wasp. I only have about a thousand hours logged on Wasps compared to the 4 thou on 'Kings' but I spent about 5 years working on them. Mind you - the scale scares me!!!!! 1/72!! Oooo - Errrrr. But thanks again for the compliment.Doug, you keep saying what a beginner you are but I think the results would say the opposite. This is just looking stunning,mate.
I appreciate that everything IS a new experience but you clearly have a talent and an instinct .
Top work,sir!
Thanks you Mike. It was said when I completed my first model, (strangely a Sea King!! Albeit 1/72), that it's all about improving. I'm glad I appear to making progress. I think one BIG lesson I have learned from you guys is don't rush. (Which I did find difficult) Especially when it gets close to the end. Mind you, SWMBO helps a lot on that front.Keep going Doug, this is becoming an even better model than your previous efforts, loads of explanations, problems that got solved and a really good looking model at the end....
And thank you too Steve. I wouldn't altogether say 'nice'. I'm not a great lover of pristine. I do like the 'used' look. That's just me.Same here Doug. The model is looking very nice so far mate.
Be more useless.....Now if anyone has any advice on getting the Mem Sahib to reduce or even stop my never ending chores I'm open to suggestions!!!
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